Lafayette County, WI Power Outages
Utilities serving Lafayette County, Wisconsin don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Lafayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lafayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Lafayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 21–23, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,569 customers (62.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the Wisconsin average of 3 hr 38 min. That ranks 43rd of 72 Wisconsin counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lafayette County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 101 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21–23, 2024 | 2,569(62.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 11, 2017 | 1,876(45.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 27, 2017 | 1,422(34.8%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jan 30 – Feb 2, 2019 | 1,419(34.7%) | 4 | Extreme cold |
| 5 | Sep 1, 2018 | 1,345(32.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Lafayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lafayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (WI) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) | Investor Owned | 505,706 | Not reporting | |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Coop | Cooperative | 14,716 | Not reporting | |
| City of Cuba City | Municipal | 1,147 | Not reporting | |
| City of Shullsburg - (WI) | Municipal | 773 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Hazel Green - (WI) | Municipal | 639 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Benton - (WI) | Municipal | 607 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Belmont - (WI) | Municipal | 586 | Not reporting | |
| City of Argyle - (WI) | Municipal | 515 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Wisconsin. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Lafayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lafayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lafayette County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lafayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Scenic Rivers Energy Coop, City of Cuba City, City of Shullsburg - (WI) and 4 others provide electric service in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 21–23, 2024. It peaked at 2,569 customers without power (62.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lafayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lafayette County, WI Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/wisconsin/lafayette-county